Red Admiral

shrub

Larval host plant; caterpillars utilize manzanita leaves

perennial herb

Larval food plant for montane populations

shrub

Secondary host plant for larval development

tree

Occasional larval host plant; supports multiple broods throughout growing season

tree

Visits flowering bay laurel Dec-Mar; overwintering butterfly fuel source

shrub

Spring and fall migrant; nectar source during migration

perennial herb

Larval host plant; caterpillars feed on leaves during spring emergence

shrub

Critical fall nectar for migration fueling Sep-Dec

perennial herb

Early spring adult nectar source

perennial herb

Larval foodplant; multiple generations throughout warm months

shrub

Spring and early summer breeding host plant

perennial herb

Resident and migratory populations; consistent nectar source

shrub

Spring adult emergence and feeding on early season blooms

tree

Larval host for spring generation; caterpillars feed on foliage

vine

Spring migration nectar source

perennial herb

Early spring foraging

shrub

Spring and fall nectar foraging